Tuesday, April 25, 2017

Today was very busy, but I managed to get in a 3-mile run on the roads at the state park. Just as I was finally going to Iron Works about 9 tonight, two high school girls from the neighborhood showed up at my door to asked me to cut out some things from plywood for their science project. Of course, I showed up at Iron Works with sawdust in my hair.

Sunday, April 23, 2017

It was relatively cool this afternoon and a great day for trail running. I had to attend an affair this afternoon, so I got out to the park a little later than I had hoped. I still go in 3.5 miles on the trails.

Sunday, April 16, 2017

Today was Easter and I had a lot of family visiting. After church and lunch, I slipped away and went to the state park to run. When I got there, it was full and cars were waiting for space a mile from the entrance gate. In the 25 years or so I have been going to the park on a regular basis, it was the first time I have seen the park full and cars being blocked from entering. I made a u-turn on Park Road and then drove back into town and ran laps at the track.

Saturday, April 15, 2017

I ran the Texas Big Star Half Marathon in Frisco (north of Dallas) this morning. There were 1,068 finishers, so it was a big race. They had another 640 finish the 5K. It was my 90th half marathon and they gave me bib 90 and I was interviewed on camera for a video they are doing on the race. Nice weather, but it got hot the last hour. I finished in 3:02:00 and won 1st place in the 75 and over age group (I was the only one). That gives me 17 half marathon for this season (October - April). My goal is to run 101 at the Love.Run Half Marathon next February.

Wednesday, April 12, 2017

Tuesday, April 11, 2017

After Iron Works this evening, I went to the park, but no one else showed up We had heavy rains today, but it had cleared up about 4 p.m. It was day 2 of breaking in the new shoes, so I ran 3 miles on the park roads.

Sunday, April 9, 2017

We had nice sunny and not too hot weather for the Vintage Half Marathon in northwest Houston this morning. Obviously, being in Houston, it was a flat course, mostly on concrete. I finished in 3:01:18 (as usual, I had hoped to break 3 hours). I was 2nd of 4 runners in the 70 and over age group. Half marathon number 89 done.

Saturday, April 8, 2017

I ran the Blue Bell 5K in Brenham this morning. I usually run the 10K, but with a half marathon tomorrow, I opted for the 5K. Nice weather and a hilly course. I finished in 38:48, which was good for 1st place of 2 runners in the 75-79 age group. The award was a medal and a gift card for a pint of Blue Bell Ice Cream. This was my 947th race.

Friday, April 7, 2017

Thursday, April 6, 2017

This is an article about streaking in Texas, published in the April issue of Texas Runner & Triathlete Magazine. Hope it inspires others to start streaking. This evening, I ran my 2.5-mile loop on the park trails. Nice weather continues.

Wednesday, April 5, 2017

After working out at Iron Works this afternoon, I went out to the park to run trails. About a half mile out, a loose pit bull mix dog came at me in a vicious manner. The owner grabbed him by the collar just in time. I reminded the idiot that its a $500 fine for having a unleashed dog in the park. Anyway, I finished my run, which turned out to be 4 miles. Beautiful weather; clear and in the 60's.

Tuesday, April 4, 2017

After a stormy weekend, the weather has been nice this weekend. Hopefully, it will continue through this weekend. I have a 5K on Saturday and a half marathon on Sunday. I do not need any more cancelled races. I met up with the group at the park this evening and ran my "normal" 2.5 miles on the trails.

Sunday, April 2, 2017

Yesterday, I ran laps at the track and then drove to San Antonio for the AlamoFest Half Marathon this morning at the AlamoDome. We were lined up at the starting line at 7:20 a.m. They had a prayer and some lady sang the National Anthem. No starting gun. After a few minutes, they announced that the race was cancelled due to a heavy storm approaching San Antonio. I headed back to my truck and drove back to Huntsville. It was suppose to be my 89th half marathon. So, I drove down to The Woodlands this evening and ran the Sunday Night 5K. My friend, Jon Walk, ran the whole thing with me and we had a nice visit. Our time was 37:43

About Me

Retired from the Army in 1984 and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice in 2005. Began running in 1961 and racing in 1983. Completed over 980 races, to include 101 marathons or ultra-marathons. I am a STREAKER, meaning that I run every day. Member of the U.S. Running Streak Association, Seven Hills Running Club in Huntsville, Texas, Lufkin Area Pace Setters (LAPS) and Team RWB. Author of the book, How to Put on a Road Race.